# The Shade Store V1

> Mobile app for controlling motorized window treatments with scheduling and grouping. (iPhone/iPad app by The Shade Store, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v1/id1165318930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Shade Store, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165318929)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.74/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v1/id1165318930/reviews.md

## What is The Shade Store V1?

The Shade Store App gives users the ability to control their windows treatments using their ios device. The app also enables users to synchronize and control multiple motorized window treatments, set favorite positions, and schedule timers -It's an intuitive, state-of-the-art interface, completely customizable for the way you live. 
*Must be used in conjunction with the Shade Store WiFi Bridge available at theshadestore.com/motors

 KEY FEATURES:
    * Compatible with The Shade Store’s motorized shades, blinds and draperies
    * Set up to 30 shade configurations including grouping by room and at various predetermined heights
    * Includes scheduling functionality
    * Allows user to position the shade or group of shades
    * The user can control window treatments at multiple locations without being at the home

## Key features

- Control motorized shades, blinds, and draperies
- Synchronize and control multiple window treatments
- Set favorite positions
- Schedule timers for automated control
- Group shades by room
- Control treatments at multiple locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v1/id1165318930/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-03-04*

I set this up when I first got shades (with a lot of trouble then) but the app kept deleting or unpairing with various shades. Pairing with the remote never worked, pairing with the bridge was a hassle (once shades are hung) and often didn’t work.

I tried to set this up again and now the bridge won’t pair automatic or manual (had to go through troubleshoot), and once the bridge was set up, none of the shades will pair with the app using either of the two methods (remote or bridge).

The app is useless.

### 1/5 — Reset password link not working

*2022-10-09, version 1.1.31*

When I got my new iPhone, it made me log back in, but I don’t know the password. I’ve used the reset password link 5 times over 2 days and I am getting no emails. Please help!

### 3/5 — V1 app works for me but can’t connect to Google Home?

*2021-12-29, version 1.1.31*

How do I connect V1 and wifi bridge to Google Home?

### 1/5 — Worked for a while

*2021-07-25, version 1.1.31*

Now timers don’t work, tried to set up new timers. No luck. Help menu takes you to the web page with the original set up guide. Very frustrating and disappointing for the high cost.

### 1/5 — Amateurish

*2021-05-30, version 1.1.31*

Worst app on my phone.  Poorly designed and incredibly finicky. Wish I had gone with a different brand with better software.

### 2/5 — Too many problems

*2021-03-15, version 1.1.31*

Does not automatically handle day light savings, reset Pw does not work.

### 1/5 — User help needs a lot is improvement

*2021-01-17, version 1.1.31*

There’s no way to get your app password if you forget it. The “help” option takes you to the shade store website and is only help for design needs. Ugh!  I can’t get this working on my new phone and I can’t remove the app to reboot. I’ve deleted it, but when I reload it, it only reopens and immediately sends me the login page.

**Developer response:** Hello,

I am so sorry to hear about the issues you are having! Please know, I will do everything I can to help you correct this. 

In the settings, there is an account section where you can select "forgot password". This will then send you a link to reset. 

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at jacklyn@theshadestore.com or 1.800.754.1455 EXT 264.

### 1/5 — Does not function, horrible app!

*2020-09-29, version 1.1.31*

This app is terribly written, it’s clunky and feels like something from 20 years ago. Non-stop errors without meaningful error messages. It doesn’t work most of the time, it only raises or lowers some blinds but not others. 

This is a complete misrepresentation of what I was told by salespeople and customer service prior to placing an order.

**Developer response:** Hello,

I am very sorry to hear about the issues you are having - I would love to troubleshoot this with you, and discuss the errors you are seeing so we can resolve these for you. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at 1.800.754.1455 EXT 264 or jacklyn@theshadestore.com. 

I look forward to working with you!

Kind regards, 

Jacklyn Decker

### 1/5 — This company straight up do not care

*2020-07-24, version 1.1.31*

Awful app that never connects. Pointless

### 1/5 — App Has Limitations

*2020-05-16, version 1.1.30*

We have nine motorized devices (shades) in four rooms.  It is quite limiting to have only a 20 timers capacity.  If you set each shade to open once in the morning and to close at night, that’s 18 timers used already.  If you want to close certain ones during the day when the sun is coming in, you don’t have much of an option remaining.  So, we had to make the decision to leave certain shades open all night to save timer slots.  Six shades at the back of the house stay open all night for this reason when normally we would close them.  The app is still unstable; sometimes an issue arises where a shade doesn’t close even though the app hasn’t been accessed. Nothing has been changed, it just decides to not function.  I am forced to use the wireless hand-held controller several times a day, so the “automatic” timer function is anything but.
Update: Following up on input from the app’s developer, we did two things; 1) we moved the WiFi bridge to a more central location.  We already had a signal booster close to the shades.  After moving the bridge (just a small black box the size of a deck of cards), all of the shades came back online and have stabilized so that they work both on the timers and when you manually engage “Go” on a scene; 2) we set the timers to activate scenes instead of individual devices.  This cut down on the number of timers used so that now all shades can be closed at night and shades can be closed on timers as necessary during the day when the sun is coming in, especially this time of year when the sun is lower in the sky.  After having good performance for two weeks, I would rate the app much higher, probably a “4”.

## Frequently asked questions about The Shade Store V1

### What does The Shade Store App do?

The Shade Store App allows users to control their motorized window treatments, such as shades, blinds, and draperies, directly from their iOS device. It enables synchronization of multiple treatments, setting of favorite positions, and scheduling of timers for automated operation.

### What are the key features of The Shade Store App?

Key features include compatibility with The Shade Store's motorized products, the ability to set up to 30 shade configurations including grouping by room and height, scheduling functionality, and the capability to control window treatments at multiple locations remotely.

### Is The Shade Store App free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the use of The Shade Store WiFi Bridge, which is a separate hardware purchase available from their website.

### What devices is The Shade Store App compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. It is compatible with The Shade Store's motorized shades, blinds, and draperies, and requires the Shade Store WiFi Bridge to function.

### How can I use The Shade Store App for home automation?

You can use the app to automate your window treatments by setting schedules for them to open or close at specific times. You can also group shades by room and control them simultaneously, or set custom positions for different times of the day, enhancing convenience and energy efficiency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.31 — 2020-06-26

Routine maintenance, to be compliant with the iOS 13 SDK.

### 1.1.30 — 2020-03-24

Compatible with Dark Mode

### 1.1.29 — 2020-03-13

Routine maintenance

### 1.1.28 — 2019-10-08

Compatible with iOS13

### 1.1.27 — 2019-01-10

Added the device serial address display function on the device edit page (Hub firmware 38 required)

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## More apps by The Shade Store, LLC.

- [The Shade Store V2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v2/id1469402211)

All apps by The Shade Store, LLC.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1165318929

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